Explanatory Notes * At the range mid-point, this is the probability students would correctly answer items measuring these concepts and skills. Both data from test items and review by NWEA curriculum specialists are used to place Learning Continuum statements into appropriate RIT ranges. Blank cells indicate data are limited or unavailable for this range or document version. Generated 8/7/14, 9:48:57 PM © 2006-2014 Northwest Evaluation Association. All rights reserved. Please refer to the DesCartes Use Agreement for terms of use.

All rights reserved. Please refer to the DesCartes Use Agreement for terms of use. Educational Standard: Common Core Mathematics K-12: 2010 Page 14 of 40 DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning® Mathematics RIT Score Range: 191 - 200 Statements Last Updated: Aug 4, 2014 Goal: The Real and Complex Number Systems Skills and Concepts to Enhance (73% Probability*) 181 - 190 Skills and Concepts to Develop (50% Probability*) 191 - 200 Skills and Concepts to Introduce (27% Probability*) 201 - 210 Extend and Use Properties Extend and Use Properties Extend and Use Properties • Rounds 3-digit whole numbers to the nearest hundred • Counts objects that are grouped into tens and ones • Identifies whole numbers under 100 given place value terms (e.g., 3 tens and 4 ones = 34) • Identifies the place value and value of each digit in whole numbers through the tens place • Identifies the place value and value of each digit in whole numbers through the hundreds place • Identifies the place value and value of each digit in whole numbers through the thousands • Identifies the place value and value of each digit in whole numbers through the hundred thousands • Represents 3/4 with a diagram or model • Identifies equal parts by using models • Identifies 1/2 from a region or set • Identifies one-half from a region or set • Identifies 1/4 from a region or set • Identifies 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4 from a region or set • Identifies 2/3 or 3/3 from a region or set • Identifies tenths from a region or set • Identifies eighths from a region or set • Identifies a fraction (denominators other than 2, 3, 4, 8, 10) from a region or set • Compares and orders decimals to the hundredths place (same number of digits after decimal) • Compares whole numbers to 100, using the symbols for 'less than', 'equal to', or 'greater than' (<, =, >) • Compares whole numbers through the thousands using the symbols <, >, or = • Rounds 2- and 3- digit whole numbers to the nearest ten • Rounds 3-digit whole numbers to the nearest hundred • Identifies whole numbers under 100 given place value terms (e.g., 3 tens and 4 ones = 34) • Identifies the place value and value of each digit in whole numbers through the thousands • Identifies the place value and value of each digit in whole numbers through the hundred thousands • Writes whole numbers in standard and expanded form through the hundreds • Writes whole numbers in standard and expanded form through the thousands • Represents 1/3 with a diagram or model • Represents fractions with denominators other than 2, 3, 4 with a diagram or model • Identifies 1/4 from a region or set • Identifies 1/3 from a region or set • Identifies 2/3 or 3/3 from a region or set • Identifies tenths from a region or set • Identifies a fraction (denominators other than 2, 3, 4, 8, 10) from a region or set • Identifies equivalent fractions using visual representations • Matches numeric and visual representation of equivalent fractions • Explains different interpretations of fractions (e.g., parts of a whole, parts of a set, and division of whole numbers by whole numbers) • Identifies the numeral and written name for whole numbers with a zero between digits to the ten thousands place • Identifies the numeral and written name for whole numbers over 100,000 • Compares whole numbers through the billions using the symbols <, >, or = • Orders whole numbers a million or greater using < or > symbols • Rounds 4-, 5-, and 6-digit whole numbers to the nearest ten • Rounds 4-, 5-, and 6-digit whole numbers to the nearest hundred • Rounds 4-, 5-, and 6-digit whole numbers to the nearest thousand • Rounds whole numbers to the nearest hundred thousand • Rounds wholes numbers to the nearest billion • Explains the rules for rounding • Writes equivalent forms of whole numbers using place value (e.g., 54 = 4 tens and 14 ones) • Identifies the place value and value of each digit in whole numbers through the billions • Writes whole numbers in standard and expanded form through the hundred thousands • Applies base ten place value concepts with whole numbers to solve problems • Writes whole numbers using place value terms and vice versa • Identifies halves of a region using nonadjacent parts • Identifies equivalent fractions using visual representations • Expresses 1 in many different ways (e.g., 3/3, 4/4) • Converts a basic fractional numeral to lowest terms (e.g., halves, thirds, quarters) • Writes mixed numbers as improper fractions and improper fractions as mixed numbers • Compares fractions (e.g., common denominator, 1 in the numerator, denominator is 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10) • Orders fractions on a number line • Explains different interpretations of fractions (e.g., parts of a whole, parts of a set, and division of whole numbers by whole numbers) • Identifies a decimal on a number line to the tenths place • Rounds decimals to the nearest whole number • Compares integers on a number line

Explanatory Notes * At the range mid-point, this is the probability students would correctly answer items measuring these concepts and skills. Both data from test items and review by NWEA curriculum specialists are used to place Learning Continuum statements into appropriate RIT ranges. Blank cells indicate data are limited or unavailable for this range or document version. Generated 8/7/14, 9:48:57 PM © 2006-2014 Northwest Evaluation Association. All rights reserved. Please refer to the DesCartes Use Agreement for terms of use. Educational Standard: Common Core Mathematics K-12: 2010 Page 15 of 40 DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning® Mathematics RIT Score Range: 191 - 200 Statements Last Updated: Aug 4, 2014 Goal: The Real and Complex Number Systems Skills and Concepts to Enhance (73% Probability*) 181 - 190 Skills and Concepts to Develop (50% Probability*) 191 - 200 Skills and Concepts to Introduce (27% Probability*) 201 - 210 New Vocabulary: changed, clock, closest, digit, fourths, gave, half past, how much time, hundreds, left, left over, million, nearest, noon, o'clock, one, pennies, quarter past, quarter to, row, ten thousand, unifix cubes, what time New Signs and Symbols: { } set notation, ÷ division, long division symbol, : used with time, : used with time New Vocabulary: billion, composite number, decade, deposit, each, grid, hundred million, miles per hour, prime number, quintillion, standard numeral, trillion New Signs and Symbols: ( ) ordered pair, °F degrees Fahrenheit, g gram, > greater than, lb pound, < less than, min minute, mph miles per hour, % percent, ∙ point, R remainder New Vocabulary: biggest, coordinate, coordinate point, expanded numeral, larger, miles per gallon, origin New Signs and Symbols: ft feet, in. inch, mpg miles per gallon, - negative number

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Educational Standard: Common Core Mathematics K-12: 2010 Page 15 of 40 DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning® Mathematics RIT Score Range: 191 - 200 Statements Last Updated: Aug 4, 2014 Goal: The Real and Complex Number Systems Skills and Concepts to Enhance (73% Probability*) 181 - 190 Skills and Concepts to Develop (50% Probability*) 191 - 200 Skills and Concepts to Introduce (27% Probability*) 201 - 210 New Vocabulary: changed, clock, closest, digit, fourths, gave, half past, how much time, hundreds, left, left over, million, nearest, noon, o'clock, one, pennies, quarter past, quarter to, row, ten thousand, unifix cubes, what time New Signs and Symbols: { } set notation, ÷ division, long division symbol, : used with time, : used with time New Vocabulary: billion, composite number, decade, deposit, each, grid, hundred million, miles per hour, prime number, quintillion, standard numeral, trillion New Signs and Symbols: ( ) ordered pair, °F degrees Fahrenheit, g gram, > greater than, lb pound, < less than, min minute, mph miles per hour, % percent, ∙ point, R remainder New Vocabulary: biggest, coordinate, coordinate point, expanded numeral, larger, miles per gallon, origin New Signs and Symbols: ft feet, in. inch, mpg miles per gallon, - negative number Explanatory Notes * At the range mid-point, this is the probability students would correctly answer items measuring these concepts and skills. Both data from test items and review by NWEA curriculum specialists are used to place Learning Continuum statements into appropriate RIT ranges. Blank cells indicate data are limited or unavailable for this range or document version. Generated 8/7/14, 9:48:57 PM © 2006-2014 Northwest Evaluation Association. All rights reserved. Please refer to the DesCartes Use Agreement for terms of use. Educational Standard: Common Core Mathematics K-12: 2010 Page 16 of 40 DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning® Mathematics RIT Score Range: 201 - 210 Statements Last Updated: Aug 4, 2014 Goal: The Real and Complex Number Systems Skills and Concepts to Enhance (73% Probability*) 191 - 200 Skills and Concepts to Develop (50% Probability*) 201 - 210 Skills and Concepts to Introduce (27% Probability*) 211 - 220 Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships • Solves problems involving basic percent concepts (e.g., 10%, 50%, 100%) • Converts between cups and pints • Converts between cups, pints, and quarts • Computes simple conversions among units of time (minutes, hours) • Solves simple problems involving miles/kilometers per hour • Writes the missing number in a proportion using basic facts • Converts between inches and feet • Solves simple problems involving measurement of length • Estimates simple conversions involving length between the customary and metric system • Converts between cups and pints • Converts between cups, pints, and quarts • Computes simple conversions among units of time (hours, days) • Computes more difficult conversions among units of time • Applies dimensional analysis to simple real-world problems (time) • Solves simple problems involving miles per gallon • Solves simple problems involving miles/kilometers per hour • Determines unit price • Writes the missing number in a proportion using basic facts • Identifies the percent represented in a 2-D region • Solves problems involving equivalent fractions • Solves 1-step problems involving proportions • Calculates basic percents of a number (e.g., 10%, 20%, 25%, 50%, 100%) • Converts between inches and feet • Converts between inches, feet, and yards • Solves simple problems involving measurement of length • Converts between cups, pints, quarts, and gallons • Apply dimensional analysis to simple real-world problems (capacity) • Computes more difficult conversions among units of time • Applies dimensional analysis to simple real-world problems (time) • Solves simple problems involving miles per gallon • Determines unit price • Solves problems involving rates • Writes a basic percent as a fraction and vice versa (e.g., 10%, 25%, 50%, 100%) • Expresses a percent as a fraction with 100 as the denominator and vice versa • Recognizes and writes proportions • Identifies the percent represented in a 2-D region Perform Operations Perform Operations Perform Operations • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers less than 1000 with addition and subtraction (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to addition and subtraction problems (whole numbers only) • Adds two 3- and/or 4-digit numbers, with regrouping, with sums over 1000 • Adds multiple-digit numbers, with regrouping, with sums over 1000 • Adds multiple-digit numbers with sums under 1000 • Solves real-world whole number addition problems with sums to 20 (result unknown) - with extraneous information given • Solves real-world whole number addition problems with sums to 20 (change unknown) • Solves whole number addition word problems with sums over 1000 • Subtracts 1-digit number from a 2-digit number with regrouping • Subtracts a 2-digit number from a 2-digit number, with regrouping • Uses strategies for sums and differences with 2-digit numbers (e.g., decomposing, compatible, compensation, partial sums, counting on) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers 1000 or greater with addition and subtraction (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to addition and subtraction problems (whole numbers only) • Adds multiple-digit numbers, with regrouping, with sums over 1000 • Adds multiple-digit numbers with sums under 1000 • Performs mental computation with more than 4 addends • Subtracts 3- or 4-digit numbers with regrouping • Subtracts numbers with 5 digits or more with regrouping • Solves real-world whole number problems involving subtraction with numbers 100 and under (analysis) • Solves problems using the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction • Instantly recalls basic multiplication and division facts in a table • Multiplies a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with regrouping • Multiplies a 3- or 4-digit number by a 1-digit number • Multiplies multiple 1-digit numbers • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving multiplication and division of numbers less than 100 (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers less than 1000 with multiplication and division (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers 1000 or greater using multiplication and division (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to difficult multiplication and division problems (whole numbers only) • Subtracts numbers with 5 digits or more with regrouping • Instantly recalls basic multiplication and division facts in a table • Multiplies a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping • Multiplies a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping • Performs mental computation with multiplication • Uses multiplication strategies to explain computation (e.g., doubles, 9- patterns, decomposing, partial products) • Multiplies a 3-digit number by a 3-digit number

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Educational Standard: Common Core Mathematics K-12: 2010 Page 16 of 40 DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning® Mathematics RIT Score Range: 201 - 210 Statements Last Updated: Aug 4, 2014 Goal: The Real and Complex Number Systems Skills and Concepts to Enhance (73% Probability*) 191 - 200 Skills and Concepts to Develop (50% Probability*) 201 - 210 Skills and Concepts to Introduce (27% Probability*) 211 - 220 Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships • Solves problems involving basic percent concepts (e.g., 10%, 50%, 100%) • Converts between cups and pints • Converts between cups, pints, and quarts • Computes simple conversions among units of time (minutes, hours) • Solves simple problems involving miles/kilometers per hour • Writes the missing number in a proportion using basic facts • Converts between inches and feet • Solves simple problems involving measurement of length • Estimates simple conversions involving length between the customary and metric system • Converts between cups and pints • Converts between cups, pints, and quarts • Computes simple conversions among units of time (hours, days) • Computes more difficult conversions among units of time • Applies dimensional analysis to simple real-world problems (time) • Solves simple problems involving miles per gallon • Solves simple problems involving miles/kilometers per hour • Determines unit price • Writes the missing number in a proportion using basic facts • Identifies the percent represented in a 2-D region • Solves problems involving equivalent fractions • Solves 1-step problems involving proportions • Calculates basic percents of a number (e.g., 10%, 20%, 25%, 50%, 100%) • Converts between inches and feet • Converts between inches, feet, and yards • Solves simple problems involving measurement of length • Converts between cups, pints, quarts, and gallons • Apply dimensional analysis to simple real-world problems (capacity) • Computes more difficult conversions among units of time • Applies dimensional analysis to simple real-world problems (time) • Solves simple problems involving miles per gallon • Determines unit price • Solves problems involving rates • Writes a basic percent as a fraction and vice versa (e.g., 10%, 25%, 50%, 100%) • Expresses a percent as a fraction with 100 as the denominator and vice versa • Recognizes and writes proportions • Identifies the percent represented in a 2-D region Perform Operations Perform Operations Perform Operations • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers less than 1000 with addition and subtraction (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to addition and subtraction problems (whole numbers only) • Adds two 3- and/or 4-digit numbers, with regrouping, with sums over 1000 • Adds multiple-digit numbers, with regrouping, with sums over 1000 • Adds multiple-digit numbers with sums under 1000 • Solves real-world whole number addition problems with sums to 20 (result unknown) - with extraneous information given • Solves real-world whole number addition problems with sums to 20 (change unknown) • Solves whole number addition word problems with sums over 1000 • Subtracts 1-digit number from a 2-digit number with regrouping • Subtracts a 2-digit number from a 2-digit number, with regrouping • Uses strategies for sums and differences with 2-digit numbers (e.g., decomposing, compatible, compensation, partial sums, counting on) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers 1000 or greater with addition and subtraction (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to addition and subtraction problems (whole numbers only) • Adds multiple-digit numbers, with regrouping, with sums over 1000 • Adds multiple-digit numbers with sums under 1000 • Performs mental computation with more than 4 addends • Subtracts 3- or 4-digit numbers with regrouping • Subtracts numbers with 5 digits or more with regrouping • Solves real-world whole number problems involving subtraction with numbers 100 and under (analysis) • Solves problems using the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction • Instantly recalls basic multiplication and division facts in a table • Multiplies a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with regrouping • Multiplies a 3- or 4-digit number by a 1-digit number • Multiplies multiple 1-digit numbers • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving multiplication and division of numbers less than 100 (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers less than 1000 with multiplication and division (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers 1000 or greater using multiplication and division (whole numbers only) • Uses rounding to estimate answers to difficult multiplication and division problems (whole numbers only) • Subtracts numbers with 5 digits or more with regrouping • Instantly recalls basic multiplication and division facts in a table • Multiplies a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping • Multiplies a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping • Performs mental computation with multiplication • Uses multiplication strategies to explain computation (e.g., doubles, 9- patterns, decomposing, partial products) • Multiplies a 3-digit number by a 3-digit number Explanatory Notes * At the range mid-point, this is the probability students would correctly answer items measuring these concepts and skills. Both data from test items and review by NWEA curriculum specialists are used to place Learning Continuum statements into appropriate RIT ranges. Blank cells indicate data are limited or unavailable for this range or document version. Generated 8/7/14, 9:48:57 PM © 2006-2014 Northwest Evaluation Association. All rights reserved. Please refer to the DesCartes Use Agreement for terms of use. Educational Standard: Common Core Mathematics K-12: 2010 Page 17 of 40 DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning® Mathematics RIT Score Range: 201 - 210 Statements Last Updated: Aug 4, 2014 Goal: The Real and Complex Number Systems Skills and Concepts to Enhance (73% Probability*) 191 - 200 Skills and Concepts to Develop (50% Probability*) 201 - 210 Skills and Concepts to Introduce (27% Probability*) 211 - 220 Perform Operations Perform Operations Perform Operations • Subtracts a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number with a single regrouping • Subtracts 3- or 4-digit numbers with regrouping • Performs mental subtraction with numbers under 1000 • Subtracts multiple-digit numbers with no regrouping • Solves real-world whole number problems involving subtraction with numbers 100 and under • Solves problems using the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction • Instantly recalls basic multiplication facts where one factor is 6-12 and the other factor is 0-12 • Multiplies a 2- or 3-digit number by a 1-digit number with no regrouping • Multiplies a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with regrouping • Multiplies a 3- or 4-digit number by a 1-digit number • Multiplies a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with no regrouping • Performs mental computation with multiplication • Solves word problems involving basic whole number multiplication facts to 10 x 10 • Solves word problems involving whole number multiplication with numbers greater than 10 x 10 • Uses manipulatives to divide a small set of objects into groups of equal size • Models whole number multiplication and division algorithms (e.g., shows multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction) • Instantly recalls division facts with dividend and divisors less than 10 • Instantly recalls division facts with dividend and divisors less than 13 • Divides a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with no remainder • Solves word problems with whole number division facts with dividend and divisors less than 11 • Solves simple word problems involving whole number division with remainder (e.g., 1-step, 1-digit divisor) • Uses models to add and subtract fractions and connect the actions to algorithms • Subtracts fractions with like denominators without reducing • Solves real-world 1-step problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators • Solves real-world 1-step problems involving multiplication or division of a whole number by a fraction • Adds decimals to the hundredths place (same number of digits) • Multiplies a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping • Multiplies a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number with regrouping • Performs mental computation with multiplication • Multiplies a 2- or 3-digit number by multiples of 10 or 100 • Multiplies a 3-digit number by a 3-digit number • Solves word problems involving whole number multiplication with numbers greater than 10 x 10 • Models whole number multiplication and division algorithms (e.g., uses physical materials to show 4 groups of 3 objects) • Instantly recalls division facts with dividend and divisors less than 13 • Divides a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with no remainder • Divides a 2-digit number or a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number with a remainder • Performs mental computation with division • Divides a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number with no remainder • Divides a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number with no remainder • Divides a 3-digit number by a multiple of 10 • Divides a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number • Solves word problems with whole number division facts with dividend and divisors less than 11 • Solves simple word problems involving whole number division with remainder (e.g., 1-step, 1-digit divisor) • Solves whole number word problems with division over 10 x 10 • Determines the remainder in a real-world problem (whole numbers) • Uses division for multiple-step real-world problems (whole numbers) • Solves real-world problems involving 2-step multiple operations, whole numbers only • Adds fractions with like denominators without reducing • Adds whole numbers and fractions • Uses models to add and subtract fractions and connect the actions to algorithms • Subtracts fractions with like denominators without reducing • Subtracts mixed fractions with like denominators with no regrouping • Solves real-world 1-step problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators • Multiplies a fraction by a fraction without reducing to simplest form (simple problem) • Adds decimals to the thousandths place horizontally with and without regrouping • Multiplies a 4- or more digit number by multiples of 100 or 1000 • Multiplies multiple-digit numbers • Models whole number multiplication and division algorithms (e.g., uses physical materials to show 4 groups of 3 objects) • Divides a 2-digit number or a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number with a remainder • Performs mental computation with division • Divides a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number with no remainder • Divides a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number • Divides a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number • Divides multiple-digit numbers • Solves whole number word problems with division over 10 x 10 • Solves complex word problems involving whole number division with remainder (e.g., 2-step, 2-digit divisor) • Solves real-world problems involving 2-step multiple operations, whole numbers only • Solves real-world multiple-step problems involving whole numbers • Demonstrates an understanding of the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction • Adds fractions with like denominators without reducing • Adds fractions with like denominators with reducing or converting to a mixed fraction • Adds fractions with unlike denominators without reducing • Adds simple mixed fractions with unlike denominators (e.g., halves, thirds, fourths, eighths) • Subtracts simple fractions with unlike denominators without reducing (e.g., halves, quarters, thirds, eighths) • Subtracts fractions with unlike denominators without reducing • Subtracts mixed fractions with like denominators with no regrouping • Subtracts mixed fractions with unlike denominators with no regrouping • Solves real-world problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions where converting one denominator is necessary • Uses models to multiply and divide fractions and connect the actions to algorithms • Multiplies a fraction by a fraction where reducing to simplest form is necessary • Multiplies a fraction by a whole number • Solves 1-step real-world problems involving fractions with multiplication and division • Adds decimals to the hundredths place in horizontal format (not same number of digits)